MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP

RECIPE COLLECTION FROM DELICIOUS. ON SUNDAYS

SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

2 tbs olive oil, plus extra to serve

1 onion, finely chopped

1 capsicum, cored and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp smoked paprika

400g can finely chopped tomatoes

200g mung bean sprouts

500ml (2 cups) beef stock

Juice of 1 lime

Corn chips, to serve (optional)

MEATBALLS

500g beef mince

250g fresh chorizo, skins removed

½ cup firmly packed mint leaves, finely chopped, plus extra to serve

¾ cup (60g) breadcrumbs

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbs olive oil

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: 

For meatballs, mix mince, chorizo, mint, breadcrumbs, garlic and paprika in a bowl. Season. Roll heaped tablespoonfuls into balls and chill for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry for 5-6 minutes until browned. Place on a plate.

For the soup, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, capsicum and garlic and cook for 6 minutes or until softened. Add oregano and spices, cook for a further minute, then add tomato, sprouts, stock and 1 cup (250ml) water. Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes or until sprouts are just tender.

Add meatballs and cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through. Add lime juice. Divide among bowls, top with extra mint and a drizzle of extra oil and serve with corn chips

RECIPE COLLECTION FROM DELICIOUS. ON SUNDAYS

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